For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public preschools serving 13,681 students in Dorchester County, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in Dorchester County, SC are Beech Hill Elementary School, Sand Hill Elementary School and Summerville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dorchester County, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Dorchester County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Dorchester County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beech Hill Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1001 Beech Hill Road
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 821-3970
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 821-3970
Gr: PK-5 | 1,209 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Sand Hill Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
324 Gnarly Oak Lane
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-5201
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-5201
Gr: PK-5 | 1,241 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Summerville Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
835 South Main Street
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-2372
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-2372
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
William M. Reeves Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1003 Dubose School Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 695-2450
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 695-2450
Gr: PK-5 | 941 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
James H. Spann Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 John Mckissick Way
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-3050
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-3050
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Chandler Creek Road
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-5205
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-5205
Gr: PK-5 | 886 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Knightsville Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
847 Orangeburg Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-4851
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-4851
Gr: PK-5 | 744 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Fort Dorchester Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5201 Old Glory Lane
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 832-5550
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 832-5550
Gr: PK-5 | 860 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Nexton Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Scholar Way
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 900-3222
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 900-3222
Gr: PK-5 | 973 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1010.
Flowertown Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 King Charles Circle
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 871-7400
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 871-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 850 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1111.
Newington Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10 King Charles Circle
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 871-3230
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 871-3230
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1212.
Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8600 William Moultrie Drive
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 760-9820
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 760-9820
Gr: PK-5 | 658 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Clay Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
387 South Railroad Avenue
Ridgeville, SC 29472
(843) 851-7386
Ridgeville, SC 29472
(843) 851-7386
Gr: PK-5 | 173 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
William Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
290 South Metts Street
Saint George, SC 29477
(843) 563-3231
Saint George, SC 29477
(843) 563-3231
Gr: PK-5 | 597 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1515.
Eagle Nest Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8640 River Oaks Drive
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 695-2460
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 695-2460
Gr: PK-5 | 681 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1616.
Alston-bailey Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
820 West 5th North Street
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 695-5210
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 695-5210
Gr: PK-5 | 690 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1717.
Pepperhill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Creola Road
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 767-5905
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 767-5905
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1818.
Harleyville Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1650 East Main Street
Dorchester, SC 29437
(843) 462-7671
Dorchester, SC 29437
(843) 462-7671
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
1460 Royle Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 820-3868
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 820-3868
Gr: PK-2 | 596 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Dorchester County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
387 South Railroad Ave
Ridgeville, SC 29472
(843) 851-7386
Ridgeville, SC 29472
(843) 851-7386
Gr: 6-8 | 149 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
1650 East Main Street
Dorchester, SC 29437
(843) 462-2470
Dorchester, SC 29437
(843) 462-2470
Gr: 6-8 | 164 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
600 Minus Street
Saint George, SC 29477
(843) 563-3171
Saint George, SC 29477
(843) 563-3171
Gr: 6-8 | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dorchester County, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in Dorchester County, SC include Beech Hill Elementary School, Sand Hill Elementary School and Summerville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dorchester County?
19 public preschools are located in Dorchester County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dorchester County?
Dorchester County public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Dorchester County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Dorchester County include: Sand Hill Elementary School vs. Beech Hill Elementary School, Newington Elementary School vs. Flowertown Elementary School, Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary School vs. Eagle Nest Elementary School
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